How much does zirconia beads cost per kilogram? This is a question that concerns all end customers, as the price ultimately determines the cost.
When it comes to understanding the price of zirconia beads, we first need to understand the product classification, density, and application range of zirconia beads in order to choose the right type for our needs.
Zirconia beads are classified as follows:
Yttria-stabilized zirconia beads, also known as 95% zirconia beads or pure zirconia beads.
Product Features:
High strength and toughness with no bead breakage under high-speed impact.
Good sphericity and smooth surface.
Exceptional wear resistance, 30-50 times that of glass beads, 5 times that of zirconium silicate beads, and 6-8 times that of alumina balls.
High density and high grinding efficiency.
| Name | Density (g/cm3) | Bulk Density (g/cm3) | Chemical Composition (%) | Compressive Strength (N) | Vickers Hardness (HV10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Beads | ≥6.0 | ≥3.7 | ZrO2≥94.6 Y2O3≥5.2 | ≥2000 (Ø2mm) | ≥1250 |
Mainly used in electronic ceramics, magnetic materials, aluminum oxide powder, quartz, zirconium silicate, titanium dioxide, and other high-purity ceramic materials, as well as in the ultra-fine grinding and dispersion of food, cosmetics, paints, coatings, pigments, and inks.
2. Zirconium Silicate Beads
Zirconium silicate beads offer higher strength and are mainly used for the ultra-fine grinding of metal and non-metal ores such as gold, silver, nickel, zinc, and lead ores, as well as for heavy calcium, zirconium silicate, titanium dioxide, and the ultra-fine grinding of paints, coatings, pigments, and inks.
| Model | Density (g/cm3) | Bulk Density (g/cm3) | Chemical Composition (%) | Compressive Strength (N) | Vickers Hardness (HV10) | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZS | ≥4.0 | ≥2.4 | ZrO2≥65 SiO2≥35 | ≥1000 (Φ2mm) | ≥900 | White |
| MX-1 | ≥4.0 | ≥2.4 | Al2O≥60 ZrO2≥30 Other≤8 | ≥1100 (Φ2mm) | ≥1000 | Light Yellow |
Product Features:
No hollow spaces, no bead breakage under high-speed impact.
Good sphericity and smooth surface.
High strength and super wear-resistant.
Wear resistance is more than 2 times that of fused zirconium silicate beads.
3. Cerium-Stabilized Zirconia Beads
Product Features:
Excellent quality.
Good sphericity and smooth surface.
High density and high grinding efficiency.
High strength and toughness with no bead breakage under high-speed grinding impact.
Cerium-stabilized zirconia beads are made from cerium-stabilized zirconia powder, sintered into a microcrystalline tetragonal zirconia crystal structure. They possess high strength, high density, and excellent wear properties, with performance indicators reaching advanced levels. They are mainly used for the ultra-fine grinding of high-viscosity printing inks, offset inks, heavy calcium, electronic materials, magnetic materials, and the ultra-fine grinding of metal ores.
| Model | Density (g/cm3) | Bulk Density (g/cm3) | Chemical Composition (%) | Compressive Strength (N) | Vickers Hardness (HV10) | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | ≥6.0 | ≥3.6 | ZrO2≥80 CeO2≥ 18 Other≤2 | ≥1100 (Ø2mm) | ≥1100 | Yellow/Coffee/Black |
4. Zirconia-Alumina Composite Beads
Zirconia-alumina composite beads are made from high-purity ultra-fine yttria-stabilized zirconia powder and alumina powder. Due to the increased toughness of zirconium oxide, the grinding media has higher strength and wear resistance, with all performance indicators reaching advanced levels. They are mainly used for the ultra-fine grinding of metal and non-metal ores, such as gold, silver, nickel, zinc, and lead ores, as well as for heavy calcium, zirconium silicate, titanium dioxide, paints, coatings, pigments, and inks.
| Model | Density (g/cm3) | Bulk Density (g/cm3) | Chemical Composition (%) | Compressive Strength (N) | Vickers Hardness (HV10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | ≥5.2 | ≥3.1 | ZrO2≥75 Al2O3≥20 Other≤5 | ≥2000 (Ø2mm) | ≥1200 |
| ZA | ≥4.2 | ≥2.4 | Al2O3≥80 ZrO2≥15 Other≤5 | ≥1100 (Ø2mm) | ≥1100 |
Product Features:
Extremely wear-resistant with a long service life.
High strength with no bead breakage under high-speed impact.
Good sphericity and smooth surface.
Among these zirconia beads, yttria-stabilized zirconia beads are the most wear-resistant and are relatively more expensive. The prices of cerium-stabilized zirconia beads, zirconium silicate beads, and zirconia-alumina composite beads depend on their zirconia content.
Cerium-stabilized zirconia beads offer the best price-performance ratio, with high density and low wear, making them an excellent substitute for 95% zirconia beads.
The price of zirconia beads per kilogram varies in the market, typically ranging from around 150 to 220 for 95% zirconia beads. Different manufacturers have varying production costs, with some producing their own powder and others purchasing powder to produce zirconia beads. It's essential to be cautious as some manufacturers may use recycled materials to produce powder, resulting in lower prices but unstable quality and potential material contamination.
Customers should be discerning about zirconia bead prices, as some sellers may offer prices of zirconium silicate beads or 80% zirconia beads as substitutes for 95% yttria-stabilized zirconia beads.
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